For a list of other food resources, click here‍ ‍

SNAP

For decades, this program was called “Food Stamps.” In 2008, in an effort to fight stigma, the name was changed to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Source: USDA.gov‍ ‍Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) is an electronic system that allows a person to use a debit card (looks like a visa card) to buy groceries.

WIC

Women Infants and Children (WIC) is a federally-funded health and nutrition program for women, infants, and children. 

WIC helps families by providing checks to buy healthy supplemental foods, nutrition education, and help finding healthcare and other community services. Participants must meet income guidelines and be pregnant women, new mothers, infants, or children under age five.

To view a flyer (PDF) which describes WIC, click here‍ ‍

WIC office in Globe

Gila County Health Department
Hours: In-person visits are by appointment only
Call before you drive to the office.

Location: Central Heights Complex
Address: 5515 South Apache Avenue # 700 Globe 85501
Phone: (928) 402-4306
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WIC Gila County

WIC Program Manager for Gila County
Brittany Frances (928) 474-7182
Website: GilaCountyAz.gov‍ ‍
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WIC is part of Arizona Dept of Health Services
Website: www.AzDhs.gov‍ ‍
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Breastfeeding

WIC has a program which helps mothers who are breastfeeding. For more information, click here‍ ‍